[sf-lug] Fwd: Great Principles of Computing with Distinguished Computer Scientist Peter J. Denning March 29, 2007

[jim stockford]

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> From: "Computer History Museum" <event at computerhistory.org>
> Date: March 7, 2007 8:11:28 PM PST
> To: jim at well.com
> Subject: Great Principles of Computing with Distinguished Computer 
> Scientist Peter J. Denning  March 29, 2007
>
> COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS
>
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> ?Great Principles of Computing?
>  with Distinguished Computer Scientist and Educator
>  Peter J. Denning
>
>  Computing is no longer a science of the artificial. It is a science 
> of natural information processes. The remarkable shift to this 
> realization occurred only in the last decade.
>
> Computing is mature enough to be described in terms of its fundamental 
> principles. The principles reveal computing's deep structure and how 
> it applies in many fields. They reveal common aspects of technology 
> and create opportunities for innovation. They open entirely new ways 
> to stimulate the excitement and curiosity of young people about the 
> world of computing.
>
> In the 1940s, computation was seen as a tool for solving 
> equations,cracking codes, analyzing data, and managing business 
> processes. By the 1980s, computation had advanced to become a new 
> method in science, joining the traditional theory and experiment. 
> During the 1990s, computation advanced even further as people in many 
> fields discovered they were dealing with
>  information processes buried in their deep structures -- for example, 
> quantum waves in physics, DNA in biology, brain patterns in cognitive 
> science, information flows in economic systems. Computation has 
> entered everyday life with new ways to solve problems, new forms of 
> art, music, motion pictures, and commerce, new approaches to learning, 
> and even new slang expressions.
>
> Peter Denning will share his work on the great principles of 
> computing. His taxonomy will help you understand computing and how it 
> works in your world. You will see what makes computing great and of 
> lasting value.
>
> In 1936, Alan Turing wrote that computation is unavoidable. He was 
> right.
>
> Where
> ??
> Computer History Museum
>  Hahn Auditorium
>  1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
>  Mountain View, CA 94043
> Directions
>
> When
> ??
> Thursday, March 29, 2007
>  6 -7 pm Member Reception
> Wine provided by The Mountain Winery
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>
>  7 - 8:30 pm Lecture
>
> Registration
> ??
> Free. Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door from non-members.
>
>  To register or for more information on the event, please visit the 
> museum's Web site at http://www.computerhistory.org/denning_03292007
>  or Call (650) 810-1005.
>
> Background
> ??
>
> The Computer History Museum Presents speaker series is an exclusive 
> platform for open, passionate discussions for presenting the computing 
> revolution and its impact on the human experience. These landmark 
> presentations and panel discussions present inside stories and 
> personal insights of top information age leaders from industry, 
> government and academia, and assist the museum in bringing computing 
> history to life.
>
> ?
>
> Other Upcoming Events
>
> TUESDAY, May 1, 2007  Computer History Museum Presents
> An Evening with Legendary Venture Capitalist Arthur Rock in 
> Conversation with John Markoff
>  Sponsored by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
> Time: 6 pm Reception l 7 pm Lecture
> Location: Computer History Museum
> For more information
>
> TUESDAY, May 15, 2007
> Computer History Museum Presents
> An Evening with Industry Analyst Marketplace Pioneer Gideon Gartner
>  in conversation with Neill Brownstein
> Time: 6:30 pm Lecture l 8 pm Member Reception
> Location: Computer History Museum
> For more information
>
> TUESDAY, October 16, 2007
> 2007 Computer History Museum Fellow Awards
> Celebrating 20 years
> Time: 6 pm Reception l 7 pm Dinner & Ceremony
> Location: Computer History Museum
>
> ?
> ?
>
> Community Events
> TUESDAY, March 13, 2007
>  Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services speaks on health 
> care
>  in the United States
> TIME: 1 pm
> LOCATION:  Computer History Museum
>  For more information: Contact Julie Tu by email: 
> juliana.tu at cms.hhs.gov
>  or call (415) 744 3716
>  Registration closes Friday, March 9 , 2007
>
>
>  ______________________________________________________________
>
>  The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, a public 
> benefit organization with a 25-year history as part of the former 
> Boston Computer Museum, preserves and presents for posterity the 
> artifacts and stories of the information age. The museum is dedicated 
> to exploring the social impact of computing and is home to the world's 
> largest collection of computing-related items -- from hardware 
> (mainframes, PCs, handhelds, integrated circuits), to software, to 
> computer graphics systems, to the Internet and networking. The 
> collection also includes photos, films, videos, documents, 
> publications, and advertising and marketing materials.
>
>  Currently in its first phase, the museum brings computing history to 
> life through its popular speaker series, seminars, oral histories and 
> workshops. The museum also offers self-guided and docent-led tours of 
> "Visible Storage," where nearly 600 objects from the collection are on 
> display. A new exhibit, ?Mastering The Game: A History of Computer 
> Chess,? opened in September 2005. Please check the Web site for open 
> hours. Future phases will feature full museum exhibits and educational 
> programs, including a timeline of computing history, theme galleries, 
> a research center, and much more. For more information, please visit 
> www.computerhistory.org or call 650.810.1010.
>
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